The 33-year-old, born Anna Sorokin, will be partnered up with pro dancer Ezra Sosa.
Anna was first arrestedon larceny charges in 2017.
Two years later, she was convicted and sentenced to four to twelve years inprison.
The fake heiress was initially released for good behavior in February 2021.
However, she was detained byImmigration and Customs Enforcement Custody (ICE) shortly afterward for overstayingher visa.
Im producing, I think, five shows with Kelly Cutrone this season.
People quickly took to social media to protest Annas inclusion in the show.
Why are we having a convicted felon on a TV show?
@dancingwiththestarsdisappointed in this choice, someone wrote on Instagram.
You guys are really adding a con artist to the lineup?
Is that where we are now?
said a separate user.
Anna Delvey should not be on DWTS.
Children watch this show, not to mention she has to wear an ankle monitor!
She wasnt even a celebrity before.
Anna was born in Moscow, Russia, in a working-class family.
Annafakedfinancial documents and checks to substantiate her claims of having a $60 million trust fund.
The streaming platform reportedly paid Anna$320,000 for the rights to adapt her life into the show.
Id never lie to you.
In aseparate video, Anna advised players that gaslighting can be a great way to get ahead.
Netizens criticized the show for rewarding criminal behavior
